How Do You Make An Offset Concrete Block Fence?
Offset concrete block fences are essentially low walls built from interlocking stone blocks. They benefit from sturdier construction, which makes them more stable than wood or chain link fences. A construction or landscaping professional can build on offset concrete fence using standard brick-and-mortar construction. However, experienced do-it-yourselfers can build their own offset concrete fence without resorting to mortar or cement mixing. Mark the length and width of your concrete block fence using wooden stakes. You may wish to run twine between the stakes to simulate the entire length of the fence, but it isn’t necessary. Dig a thin trench in the ground along the planned path of the fence. The trench should be 3 inches deep and wide enough to accommodate the concrete blocks you wish to use (usually 6 to 7 inches). Try to keep the trench as level and even as possible, using a carpenter’s level if necessary. Pour a layer of crushed gravel into the trench and stamp it down with a han
